Assistance to make sure I get all the parts

[RDKLL]

Hey I have a leak on the left tube so I figured I would replace the seals and stuff for both but I want to make sure I get all the stuff...best I can figure is, 2 each:
Items 8, 9, 10, 17 and 21...anything else?
Thanks in advance!

[longrider]

You shouldn't need #8 or#17.   The snap ring and washer are reuse able   You will need the special socket for the left fork and a seal driver.  If  you are not careful you could score the leg so good tools are essential.  Have you replaced seals before?

[Daniel Meyer]

You shouldn't need #8 or#17.   The snap ring and washer are reuse able   You will need the special socket for the left fork and a seal driver.  If  you are not careful you could score the leg so good tools are essential.  Have you replaced seals before?

You only need the special socket if you are changing the spring. I agree you don't need #8 or #17. I would also buy #28...it's an o-ring and you can probably reuse it...but they can easily get nicked/etc and it pays to have it on hand.

[sandy]

Go to D&D Discount MC in Tempe. He has all the parts you'll need in stock. Good prices too.

480-731-9003

[RDKLL]

I was going to get the parts and have a shop do it. I will take the forks off. I dont have a bench or anything and would probably jack something up.

[Steel cowboy]

Have you tried the seal cleaner technic yet, before you rebuild.

[RDKLL]

Have you tried the seal cleaner technic yet, before you rebuild.

Yep, I have...twice

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http://s198.photobucket.com/user/britman45_photo/slideshow/Valkyrie%20photos/Valkyrie%20forks

The following is from my memory - not always 100%

Cover tank etc with towels/rags

Bike on lift front wheel high enough to get a small jack under
Undo pinch bolts at fork caps
Loosen fork caps until completely unthreaded
Raise front wheel so forks compress completely

Remove right front fork cap. Have to try and grip the flat sided-round sided nut under the right fork cap. Photo 7. Can't use a wrench cause there are a couple of small flange parts sticking out. Hold this in place and undo fork cap.
Count threads exposed Photo 8
Undo flat sided-round sided nut about half way up the threaded portion
Thread bolt you have found in your workshop into hole
Make sure it's a good fit
Remove and wrap a coat hanger around it
Screw back in
Using a flat bladed screwdriver prise the flat sided-round sided nut away from the tube below to remove collar Photo 13
Remove collar that has a slot in Photo 14
Slide the shiny bit in Photo 15 up over your bolt and coat hanger

Let front wheel jack down

Now use another coat hanger with a slight hook on the end and fish down in the fork tube and remove the spring. SLOWLY to let the oil drain off. This is why you covered up in the beginning with towels/rags
Slide new spring back over

Raise front wheel back up

Slide shiny bit from Photo15 back over wire and bolt
Replace collar from Photo 13
Remove bolt you have found in your workshop and turn flat sided-round sided nut down until you get to the amount of threads you counted earlier

Left fork

Insert special tool and undo completely remove part in Photo 22
Hook out fork spring SLOWLY to let oil drain off. Washer comes with it.
Insert new spring AND then washer
Now using special tool screw part in Photo 22 back on.
Needs 2 people cause you are pushing against the spring in part removed in photo 22

Lower front wheel

Wait a couple of minutes for oil to drain down inside tube and then measure from top of fork tube. I did it with a bit of wood dowel as a dipstick. Adjust oil level as needed

Screw on fork caps. Tighten pinch bolts. Bounce forks a couple of times

Go for a short SLOW ride and test forks.

If OK drink beer.

If not OK I can't be held responsible

[RDKLL]

Britman thanks...Sandy, my neighbor in Phoenix will assist me after
i get the parts...
Thanks in advance Sandy

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Anyone reading this who sees any mistakes in my description PLEASE post corrections.

[MC Flannel]

you just need two of parts 21 and 28 you will only need 9 and 10 if they have any defects

[Bagger John - #3785]

If the bike has more than 20k on it I would consider swapping the fork springs for a set of Progressives if you have the extra scratch on hand.

[RDKLL]

If the bike has more than 20k on it I would consider swapping the fork springs for a set of Progressives if you have the extra scratch on hand.

I got the bike in June of 2004 and put progressive springs in that winter

[Tailgate Tommy]

I got this parts list off a post on the board a long time ago and have used it to order parts twice. It worked for me.

Fork rebuild part #'s Seals and Bushings
#required
2 - ring back up 51412-KZ3-003
2 - bush guide 51414-MT7-003
2 - bush slider 51415-KZ3-701
1 - ring piston 51435-KZ3-701
2 - ring oil seal stopper 51447-KZ3-003
2 - seal set front fork 51490-MW0-003
1 - bolt socket 8mm 90116-KV3-701
1 - washer special 8mm 90544-283-000
2 - o-ring 91356-KZ3-003